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Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy

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Before I was a mom I never realized how precious sleep was.  Balancing motherhood, work, and household responsibilities makes me feel like I am always running a step behind on energy and sleep.  My usual method to get me through is a huge latte each morning but that caffeine really only carries you so far.

Recently I’ve been looking for ways to actually address the lack of energy, not just try to power through it with a skinny caramel latte,…

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RSVP for Tuesday’s Twitter Party: Healthy Living With Chiquita Banana

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Summer has arrived. And what does that mean? Family fun. Picnics. And… swim suit season! All this means getting outdoors, being active, and enjoying the sunshine! Living a healthy lifestyle makes all of that not only more enjoyable but possible. Join Chiquita Bananas Tuesday, June 15 from 9-11 ET (8CT,…

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How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holiday Season

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The holidays are infamous for adding to our waistlines. It happens to the best of us. But we can take some preventative measures, so that we don’t have to go shopping for a bigger size during the New Year. I asked Leah @bookieboo, who heads up the

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Giveaway! Stay Healthy Over the Holidays With Earth Footwear’s Exer-Walk Shoes

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Three lucky winners will receive a pair of Exer-Walk shoes from Earth Footwear. Studies demonstrate that Earth Footwear increases the rate of fat-burning inside the body.  Women wearing Earth Footwear burn 4x the fat than normal shoes.  The difference is in the Kalso Negative Heel Technology, which positions…

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Tips for Enjoying a Healthy Holiday Season This Tuesday on Twitter

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What are some ways to stay healthy during the holidays? What are your favorite healthy and non-healthy holiday foods? What gets in the way of starting a healthy living program and how can you overcome these obstacles for the New Year? Join the Earthfootwear and #mamavation teams…

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Who Starts a Diet/Exercise Program Right Before the Holidays?

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Think I’m crazy for diving in to an exercise regime right before the holidays? Don’t get me wrong! I’m not giving up cheese. And, I will definitely have some of my MIL’s sugar cookies. Daily life and my holidays wouldn’t be the same without them. But,  since I decided…

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Using ‘Mamavation’ to get Moms Moving Towards Healthy Living

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Sometimes you make a change in your life that is so monumental you just can’t resist the urge to help others to do the same. Such is the case with Leah Segedie and her Internet-wide movement, Mamavation. Until July 21, moms can fill out applications explaining their desire to…

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How to Get What You Want

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Holly Rigsby Guest Authors for MomItForward during our week of Topic Talk about Fitness. Holly runs three websites and is a creative powerhouse in helping women get fit and achieve their fitness goals. We’re thrilled to have her advice today! Get Fit and Yummy Blog

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